Having lost seven games in a row,
Hitchcock is mired in the league's worst slump.
Danbury currently leads 2A Region IV District 25 with a 9-9 record overall and a 3-1 mark during league play.
Van Vleck sits one game back in second, with a 2-2 record in league play.
The Panthers' pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only three hits and three walks, both of which led the league. Danbury has given up a mere three hits on the year, while striking out nine opposing hitters.
Brodie Bachus is the leader in that category with eight Ks on the season.